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We are working in partnership with The French Hospital, who provide Almshouse accommodation primarily for French Protestant Huguenot families who are in need and are resident in Great Britain, allowing residents to live full, dignified and independent lives.  The French Hospital is committed to ensuring that people in need can lead active lives in the local community with access to healthcare, leisure and education. Today there are 55 self-contained flats where residents can enjoy their own space, with their own furniture and belongings around them.

The CEO (Clerk to the Corporation) will ensure the smooth running of the Charity, enabling it to meet its aims and objectives and comply with relevant law and regulations.  The successful candidate will be the main contact for external agencies such as, solicitors, auditors, bankers and investments managers, insurance brokers and local authorities, as necessary, as well as the main internal contact between the Trustees and the other staff and residents.

This is a significant and rewarding role that will require the post holder to demonstrate the following:

• Positive outcomes in a demanding senior management position, possibly in the third sector, housing, or running a business
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships both internally and externally and the capacity to be an ambassador for the charity
• Strategic thinking: ability to assess complex information and decide on a course of action
•  Financial literacy and budget management
• Experience of project management, delegating and supervising as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will advise the Trustees on matters of governance to ensure compliance with current legislation and Charity Commission guidance.  You will arrange and attend Trustee Board and subcommittee meetings both preparing the agendas and taking accurate minutes, acting upon the decisions of the Trustees.  You will also be responsible for managing and reviewing the work of a small team, identifying any training needs and ensure their wellbeing.  Awareness of the welfare of residents overseeing community engagement and social activities, dealing with safeguarding issues, grievances and arrears, when required.  Oversee the repair and maintenance of all the Charity’s properties, engaging with commercial tenants and others as necessary.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior leader with previous experience of leading a team, managing budgets and projects, multi-tasking and who has a passion for meeting housing needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*Note that “The French Hospital” is not a hospital in the contemporary sense – we do not offer medical care or facilities.

For any further information, please contact Sandra Smith.  Applications should be made via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Hours: 3 days a week

Location: Rochester, with the possibility of occasional remote working 

Closing date for applications: 13 April 2025

Interviews TBC

We have an exciting role as a Fundraising Officer to join our small but ambitious fundraising team.  We are embarking on a significant capital redevelopment, and will raise income through trusts and foundations, individual donations and corporate supporters.

You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Fundraising with timely communications to both supporters and prospective donors, researching potential fundraising opportunities, maintaining the CRM system and reconciling fundraising accounts.

You will be involved in the creation of fundraising campaigns and be required to liaise with team members from across the organisation to gather information develop these campaigns.

We have an opportunity for a Branches and System Support Accountant to join our fantastic Financial Accounting team at RBL.

Here at RBL we have near to 2,200 branches and 50 membership districts. This role has responsibility for processing transactions and payments regarding income and expenditure for our branches funds and legacy trusts and funds as well as providing support to branch representatives on queries relating to funds or banking.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

This key role will play a part in ensuring and improving financial controls whilst also providing training and support for our Branches and responding to incoming queries.

Reporting to our Branch and Restricted Funds Manager and working closely with the Senior Branch & Restricted Funds Accountant, key responsibilities will include:

- Ensuring that Branch Fund Initiative, Branch Property Trust and legacy accounts are properly administered and maintained and that all reconciliations are accurate
- Providing accounting support and advice to Branch Treasurers, ensuring that requests for assistance are addressed in a timely manner
- Joint management of queries coming into the Branch Accounts team and ensuring they are responded to by team members in good time
- Ensuring that legacy and property trusts are accurately accounted for and that relevant and accurate information is provided to the Senior Branch & Restricted Funds Accountant
- Preparing financial reports to assist the Senior Branch & Restricted Funds Accountant with  internal and external stakeholders

You will be AAT qualified or part-qualified CCAB with experience working in a finance role in a complex organisation, dealing with a range of stakeholders. Experience working within a helpdesk style customer service and/or data environment would be beneficial.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week (Tuesday and Thursday) working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home for the remainder of the week.

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Dates:        virtual interviews week commencing 7th April 2025

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

  Oracy gives young people the skills and confidence to shape their lives and to build a more connected and cooperative world   

  Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path.  The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries. Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self-expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.  

The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.  

The Corporate Services team provides essential strategic and operational support across the organisation. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair. 

The Governance Officer will provide high quality secretariat support to the Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees, and effective administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer. 

This role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Director General. 

Responsibilities and Expectations  

• Prepare and share agendas, minutes and actions for Committee and Board meetings. 
• Maintain, monitor and report progress on the Board and Committee Action Log. 
• Coordinate inputs to the annual management planning cycle. 
• Support the annual board effectiveness review. 
• Support and the annual external audit process. 
• Maintain the gift and hospitality register. 
• Manage the declaration and disclosure registers, and compliance monitoring tracker. 
• In consultation with our lawyers, carry out due diligence checks as required. 
• Maintain the contract register and advise on and facilitate reviews. 
• Undertake one-off projects in support of our Corporate Services. 
• Provide effective administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer. 

Skills and Experience  

• A track record of providing secretariat support. 
• Excellent administrative skills, highly organised with very good attention to detail. 
• A tactful and conscientious individual who can navigate through complex situations 
• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• A good understanding of charity governance. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• A motivated self-starter who can quickly translate issues into solutions. 
• A team player who can quickly build trusted relationships at all levels. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Can confidently and professionally challenge and hold people to account. 
• The ability to manage several projects simultaneously whilst working at a high standard.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office. 

Benefits

•  Up to 10% employer matched pension contributions
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (Pro rated)
• Employee assistance programme
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to work Scheme

Our Organisation

You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week. Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.

The Role

To provide a high-quality housing management service, ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery, by a being a primary point of contact for tenants. Manage a patch of approximately 100 units. Engage with tenants to provide a responsive efficient housing management service that is consistently excellent for all tenancies. Housing Officers are expected to carry out the vast majority of their duties (70%) at our managed accommodation. 

About Reprieve

Reprieve works with people whose circumstances have made them extremely vulnerable. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again.

In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing.

We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues.

Reprieve’s main office is in Aldgate, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.

About this role

The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance is responsible for providing independent, strategic and proactive legal advice to Reprieve and is a critical member of the Senior Management Team. This is an exciting and varied role in which no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to interact with inspiring people throughout Reprieve as well as those outside of Reprieve who are integral partners in our work. 

The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will be a UK-based qualified solicitor or barrister, or have an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction with sufficient experience working within the UK in a legal capacity either in private practice or in-house environment.

The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will report to Reprieve’s Board and its Risk Committee; and attend, observe and minute meetings of our Finance Committee and Nominations Committee. They will be expected to play a key role in any special ad-hoc committees established by the Board from time to time, for instance, in the event of a serious incident occurring.

All staff will feel confident to approach the Deputy Director, Legal and Governance with challenging legal questions that cut across Reprieve cases, fundraising and operations. Trustees will feel confident to entrust you to support the SMT in managing risks at Reprieve, and third parties such as suppliers and external counsel will feel comfortable liaising with you, even when the issues being discussed are complex and confidential.

Collaboration is at the heart of Reprieve’s strategy. The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will have a proven ability to think pragmatically and laterally, to provide sound judgement, to work and collaborate well with teams, and to communicate effectively. They will be wholly committed to the clients Reprieve serves and the issues that Reprieve seeks to address.

Location, contract and salary

The role is a part-time (four days per week) permanent position with an annual salary of £53,620.80 FTE (pro-rated to £53,621 for a four-day week) per annum less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. 

This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 40% of their working hours from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK, which will be checked prior to interview.

Full details and how to apply

Please see the job description for full details on this role. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 13 April 2025. 

Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of residents? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! 

ABOUT THE GROUP HOUSING OFFICER ROLE 

We are looking for a dedicated, proactive and experienced Group Housing Officer to join our small, close-knit housing management team based in Islington. In this role, you will be responsible for the housing management functions relating to but not limited to occupancy, charge collection, and monitoring of health and safety for a patch of residential supported accommodation services across London, Luton, and Bedfordshire.   

You will work independently as part of the wider team and collaboratively with our various services in supporting with the smooth operation of their properties, maintaining high standards of housing management, and supporting the needs of residents in relation to housing management.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. This role has a mixture of hybrid working including 1 day in the office, service visits and home working. 

Salary: £35,700 

What are we looking for from a group housing officer

• Experience in effective rent collection and management of arrears
• Proven experience in housing management which includes health, safety and environment and anti-social behaviour
• Proven experience of collaborative working across different geographically dispersed teams
• Understanding of welfare benefits and entitlements including but not limited to housing benefit
• Proactive nature, with the ability to make decisions to resolve challenging situations within the capacity and level of the role
• Ability and willingness to attend regular visits to our different service locations and other locations as required within the capacity of the role
• Building Audits: Carry out quarterly health and safety building audits to ensure compliance and safety standards are met.
• Health and Safety: Oversee health and safety matters across the accommodation buildings, ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents.
• Organisational Skills: The ability to prioritise workloads effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

Night Concierge

 

We have a new role available for a Night Concierge, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the service’s clients.

Position: Night Concierge

Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 Hours

Salary: £23,400 per annum plus pension & other benefits

Closing Date: 13th April, 2025

About the Role

To work as part of a team that delivers an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community-based accommodation. Our work is underpinned by the Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery. The aim of this is to ensure that every client leaves the service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Working under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for managing the building to ensure that the accommodation provided to the clients is safe and secure through the provision of overnight concierge service, security and door control. This includes controlling access to buildings, being the first point of contact for all emergencies and carrying out Health and Safety checks and cleaning.

Key responsibilities include:

· You will always ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable.

· You will provide a basic first contact advice response and security service at night to clients living in the property and/or in dispersed accommodation linked to the service

· You will be the first point of contact for visitors, contractors or services visiting the building at night

· You will be responsible for maintaining Health and Safety standards on the premises and a point of information for clients regarding Health and Safety at night

· You will actively ensure the security of the building through regular checks, and monitoring.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use or care leavers.

· Experience in managing the overnight safety of vulnerable clients preferably in supported housing.

· Good written and spoken communication skills to ensure the accurate handover of information both verbally and in writing between shifts.

· Experience in undertaking basic maintenance and/or delivering cleaning services.

· Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.

· Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.

· Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.

· Personal and professional integrity.

· High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries.

· Ability to work collaboratively.

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Flexible working model for suitable roles.

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.

· Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

· Death in service (4x Base salary)

· Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Night Porter, Night Receptionist, Night Guest Services Associate, Night Security Concierge, Night Shift Front Desk Agent, Night Duty Manager, Night Shift Lobby Attendant, Night Shift Guest Relations, Evening Concierge, Overnight Concierge, Night Hotel Attendant, Nighttime Customer Service Representative etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are recruiting for a Director of Finance who will also act as Company Secretary; based at our office in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the charity, whilst leading the development of our financial strategy and aligning it to our objectives. It’s a really exciting time to join us as we begin to embed our new five-year strategy and the successful candidate will be part of this transformational change. You will also liaise closely with the Board of Trustees being responsible for financial planning, oversight and reporting regulatory compliance.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong finance business partnering approach. You will have a continuous improvement mindset with the drive to make a difference and a proven track record of bringing people on a finance transformation journey. You will be sufficiently self-motivated to learn and improve processes to enhance efficiency.

This is a highly rewarding role working within a charity committed to keeping children safe from sexual harm. It is anticipated that this role will commence 1st October 2025; however, there is scope for an earlier induction period to work alongside the current postholder.

If you want to work with people who care about making a difference and have a can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you - please contact us for an application pack.

We offer hybrid working, a NEST pension, 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (rising to 38 days after 5 years’ successful service), charity discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Benenden medical cover.

Our client is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people by creating opportunities to learn, grow, and develop through Education. As an independent funder, the charity generates income from its endowment, which includes substantial property holdings and financial investments. This means it does not fund raise. To date, the organisation has awarded over £225 million in grants to a range of organisations that seek to promote the life chances of children and young people through Education, with around £15 million in grants distributed each year. The Charity gives grants to benefit children and young people up to the age of 25 (or up to 30 for people with special educational needs and/or disabilities) who live within nine Boroughs in West, Central and North London.

We are delighted to be working with the Charity to recruit a permanent Communications & Social Media Officer to join its established team based at conveniently located offices in Central London. 

The role:

This newly created position will expand the capacity of the organisation's communications team, supporting the Communications, PR & Events Manager in delivering engaging, high-impact external communications. The focus will be on managing the Charity’s digital presence, including its social media channels and newsletter to enhance visibility, engagement and public awareness.

The role requires a strategic, organised and creative approach to social media platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Vimeo and BlueSky. It will entail preparing and delivering innovative and compelling content in both written, visual and video production formats, which showcase the work of the Charity and its network of grantees. Using the latest platforms and technology such as Canva and InDesign, this role will help tell the important stories which emanate from the work of the charity, including publicising events, raising awareness and addressing interesting themes relevant to the work of the Charity and its community.

This role will also monitor and evaluate online engagement and will ensure there is a vibrant, creative and relevant tone across all platforms and mediums. They will also contribute to maintaining the website and newsletter, gathering stories from across the Charity’s networks and ensuring it is accessible and up to date with current affairs and events. Working closely with the Communications, Events and PR Manager, this person will be responsible for identifying opportunities to repurpose and amplify content across multiple channels to ensure the Charity’s media presence is maintained and enhanced both on a local, London wide and National basis.

Beyond digital communications, this role will support a busy calendar of events throughout the year, managing logistics from planning to execution, including navigation lists, booking venues, catering arrangements and on the day support and facilitation. This is a wide-ranging communications role with plenty of scope for development and growth, with the flexibility to be tailored to the strengths and interests of the postholder.

In addition to working for Charity, the post holder will also support the COO of the foundation in its newly developing communications work.  This will require working across 2 schools, and the Charity in collaboration with the communications teams across the Foundation. 

The person:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar social media or digital communications role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector but equally having come from a commercial setting, where an active interest in charitable work can be clearly evidenced. Bright, engaging and intellectually curious, this person will have a natural enthusiasm for the work of the charity and the desire to be an active member of an office-based team, all working towards the same goals.

An outstanding communicator both in person verbally and in writing, this person will have a proven track record of running digital communications activities and social media campaigns and will be proficient in design tools such as Canva, InDesign, Photoshop and PowerPoint, although training can be given where necessary. The ability to tailor the tone of content for various platforms and to appeal to a wide range of audiences, both locally, London wide and nationally will be important.

The desire to learn new skills will be strongly evident in this person, they will relish the thought of collaborating with colleagues to grow their expertise and to share ideas on how to optimise delivery across the digital and social media space. Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail, this person will be a strategic thinker with the ability to plan ahead and to spot opportunities further down the line to maximise the impact and reach of charity’s work. A working knowledge of WordPress and website management will be very useful but not essential.

Above all, this person will be an enthusiastic, ambitious and collaborative team player, who thrives in an office-based environment where they will be able to exchange ideas with other team members, celebrate success and ensure the overall charitable aims of the organisation and its community of grantees are met.

“We highly encourage applications from under-represented groups that reflect the diversity of our Charity’s Beneficial Area and the young people we aim to support. This includes individuals who are Black, Asian, Mixed Race, and from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as people with disabilities and members of LGBTQ+ communities.”

The Organisation:

Metra Living are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis. Metra Living, a subsidiary of L&Q Housing Trust, manages a portfolio of over 3,100 private rented sector homes across Greater London. They are committed to providing high-quality rental homes and exceptional customer service, ensuring residents have access to well-maintained properties and responsive support. With a strong focus on simplifying operations and enhancing the living experience for all residents, Metra Living is looking for an organised, diligent accounting professional to support their finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial information.

The role offers a unique opportunity for career progression and exposure to different elements of finance, including AR, AP, and reconciliations. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, supporting key processes such as payment runs, invoice processing, and liaising with suppliers and internal teams, all while contributing to the smooth transition as Metra Living continues to evolve and separate from L&Q.

Key duties of the Accounts Assistant include:

• Handling AP duties such as weekly payment runs, processing invoices, and reconciling payments. You will partner with suppliers and work closely with departments to ensure accounts are updated and reconciled promptly.
• AR involvement will be minimal, but you will support the reconciliation process and work with the system for customer account management.
• Performing bank reconciliations, raising purchase orders, and managing both manual and automated processes, including scanning and processing invoices.
• Collaborating with both internal teams and external suppliers to resolve any queries and ensure smooth transactions.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures as part of a small but collaborative finance team.
• Assisting with additional tasks, including liaising with council tax offices and other third-party departments.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Essential experience in AP processing with the ability to hit the ground running and manage the day-to-day operations with minimal supervision.
• Basic accounting knowledge and experience with systems like Excel; ability to reconcile accounts and work with formulas.
• Desirable experience with Yardi or similar systems would be a bonus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – you will be interacting with suppliers, internal departments, and stakeholders, so the ability to build and maintain relationships is key.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and manage workload during fluctuating periods.
• A background in real estate, housing, or the commercial sector would be beneficial, though not essential.

Company Benefits

• Flexible working – staff have the flexibility to work their contracted hours around the core hours of 9am – 5pm and can make flexible working requests that will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Annual leave - 28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays. This increases to 31 days after three years of service.
• Hybrid working – the role is based in East London, going into the offices once or twice per week.

Logistics

• Salary: £30,000 per annum.
• Location: East London (with flexible working options).

Metra Living is a growing and dynamic organisation. With their focus on transition and continued development within the private rented sector, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to expand their career in finance.

Are you a visionary Finance and Resource professional looking for a new challenge? 

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within one of Lincolnshire’s leading charities providing Emergency and Supported Accommodation, Childcare, Youth and Community Development services across Lincolnshire.

We are looking for an exceptional, experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership team as Corporate Services Director.

As a member of the Executive team, reporting to the Chief Executive, you will have a strong aptitude for strategic thinking – an eye for detail, a passion for people and a commitment to delivering services of the highest quality. 

An understanding of operational delivery is key, as you will be responsible for the leadership of the Finance, Commercial, Legal, Projects, Governance and IT/ Data functions of the charity. 

The post holder will take a pivotal role in ensuring the charity as a whole is served by effective, efficient and innovative support services. You’ll be adept managing risk and initiating change to ensure corporate services functions support those teams directly delivering services.

Please note we do require a Professional Accountancy Qualification from either ACA, ACCA or ACMA and this is non-negotiable. 

The role is full time and based in Lincoln at our offices on Tritton Road, alternative working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th April 2025

The purpose of YMCA Lincolnshire is to ensure that people and communities across the County have the opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive so that they feel safe, valued and fulfilled.

Contracted Weekly Hours:37.5. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Contract type:12 months

Salary:                                  £24,258 per year

Annual Leave:                      25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum

Location:                                Based in Bournemouth, for regular travel across BCP with travel across Dorset likely. Hybrid working option when not on visits.

International Care Network (ICN) is a Christian charity whose aim is to help to rebuild the lives of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. The resettlement team work closely with local authorities and other organisations to support families on government resettlement schemes to find their feet, build healthy relationships, and successfully integrate into our community. We are looking for an experienced support worker (ideally one to be a male, but open to all applicants) to support individuals and families under all relevant government resettlement schemes (predominantly Afghan, but not limited to), who have been resettled in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and Dorset. ICN provides benefits to staff including:

• Company pension scheme.
• Travel costs paid for at 45p per mile, not including travel to and from work.
• Staff welfare opportunities including socials and access to external clinical supervision.
• Training opportunities relevant to role.

ICN will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in our employment policies and practices. Our aim is to promote diversity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination because of gender, age, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity or membership or non-membership of a trade union or political beliefs. We will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified.

ICN take the safeguarding of service users, staff and volunteers very seriously, with a robust safeguarding policy and process in place. As part of this ICN are committed to developing a safe culture ensuring that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our service users and staff, including requiring relevant DBS checks to be taken for roles working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Anti-Social Behaviour Officer - £39,039 pa

Hybrid Working – 3 Days onsite in Hemel Hempstead

Our fantastic Housing department has an opening for an Anti-Social Behaviour Officer providing a responsive and customer focused service in relation to the management of ASB to Hightown’s residents in rented accommodation, keeping up to date with legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice in this area.

The ASB Officer will work alongside Housing Officers in response to ASB reports, taking the lead on, investigating, gathering evidence and resolving ASB reports ensuring that internal policies and procedures are complied with and offering appropriate advice and assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake victim and perpetrator risk assessments, ensuring that vulnerable residents are identified and have appropriate support in place.
• To effectively investigate and manage serious cases of ASB and prepare for legal action where necessary. To ensure that cases have been fully investigated following Hightown's policies and procedures.
• To provide guidance to victims and witnesses through the legal process as a named contact including updating complainants and victims as to developments of cases.
• To liaise with and provide supporting evidence to the police and local authorities in applications for Closure Orders.

As part of your lead role, you will be expected to keep up to date with legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice in your key area as well as providing guidance to other team members when needed.

Due to the nature of the role, you must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

About Us

Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.

We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1100 Permanent and Bank staff in our Care and Supported Housing Schemes and from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £121 million and a development programme that will deliver over 350 new affordable homes each year.

The Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include:

• 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £39,039 pa for 35 hours a week contract
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Employee support and health & wellbeing services
• Well-equipped on-site gym

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply below.

Interview Date: 2nd April 2025

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered